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“Preparing for Samhain XX was quite a surreal experience as we were heading into the dimming days of the year during the darkest times of our generations. I was asked to play a 3 hour session that listening back on reflects the powerful feelings and emotions of those anxiety ridden times. The set sort of moves through 3 parts: the first is being sucked down the rabbit-hole, the second portion moves into the chaos and disintegration, and the final section is a deep inhale/exhale and a glimmer of hope. This might be a way to approach it for those not inclined to listen to the full 3 hours. On that note it’s not all doom and gloom and I had some fun sneaking in some odd balls and a few samples in honor of All Hallows’ Eve. 

In such times of solitude and inner-reflection these special moments like Samhain XX gave us a sense of community and togetherness even though we were all worlds apart. Thanks to all involved for creating this sanctuary in the eye of the storm.”

— Solar

video: https://youtu.be/xDPMjMH-_GI

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IT.podcast.s10e10: Solar at Samhain XX

You are listening to an edit of 'A Hold On Love'' from the 3 track 'Illumination' EP, Erol Alkan's debut solo release, out now on limited edition vinyl and digital via @phantasysound

Digital:
iTunes: http://po.st/PH32itunes
Beatport: http://po.st/PH32bp
Juno Download: http://po.st/PH32Djuno

Vinyl:
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Rough Trade: http://po.st/PH32rt 
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Track listing:
A Hold On Love [Preview here: http://po.st/aholdonlove ]
Bang [Preview here: http://po.st/PH32Bang ]
Check Out Your Mind [Preview here: http://po.st/PH32COYM ]

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Sleeve photography by Stephan Zirwes

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'A Hold On Love' [PH32]


Release Date	2015-05-08
Label	BABICZSTYLE
Catalog No	BABICZSTYLE011


Rob Acid - ANALOGSESSION A003

Igor Vicente - Mystericordia (Rodriguez Jr. Remix - Preview)

Scottish native Nino Blink is a relative new comer to techno who is making his name heard far and wide these days. In a really short amount of time he's curated one of the hottest techno imprints out there today, Creepy Finger Records. Not to mention his original tracks have made it into the hands-–and into the sets–of some major players in the techno community. So needless to say we're very excited to bring you this release on NOSI Music. 

The cheekily-titled EP, Wee Dirty, opens with two original tracks that feature a buzzy, hi-energy vibe that recalls the classic days of acid and jacking house grooves. Squarepants and the title track Wee Dirty bring two distinct vibes that work in unexpected ways. 

The cadre of remixers on this EP is nothing short of impressive. First to bat is Creepy Finger co-owner, Terry Whyte, who turns in a cheek-biting remix that takes you all the way down the rabbit hole.

Fellow UK-native, Maya Schenk teams up with Alex Blanco on their Wee Dirty mix to bring the jack all the way up. And finally, making his second appearance on NOSI, Mental Vision blows the lid off this EP with a hauntingly dark rendition of Wee Dirty that shows off some his best remix work to date. 

Keep an eye on these rising stars as you're sure to hear more from them in 2015.

Mastered by Jose Villeda
Artwork by Sean Cormac 

Nino Blink - Wee Dirty (Maya Schenk & Alex Blanco Remix) M

Here's a recording of Gil K's live set from ERA Cape Town this past December 30th, 2016. Opening track is Gil K & Borislava - Cape Town Calling (Insect Elektrika Remix).  Much thanks to Brendon Geary (B-TYPE) for the continued support. Enjoy responsibly.

Gil K - Live @ ERA (Cape Town, SA) 12.30.2016

"Your Fire Is What Keeps Us Burning"

My set from the Afrikaburn Warm-Up @ Ritter Butzke.
Get catched by the miraculous & exhilarated atmosphere of this special night. 
A huge thanks goes to the crew & all supporters who gonna make this unique event happen! 

Keep your fire burnin! <3

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San Miguel @ Afrikaburn Warm-Up "Your Fire Is What Keeps Us Burning"

Gil Kuruneri from ERA Festival in Cape Town, South Africa!!!!!!!!!!

MM Podcast - Gil K - April 2017

Parties4Peace presents a special mix by our guest artist Lauren Ritter for our second podcast series !  We invited Lauren to play for Parties4Peace in New York City and she joined us for our 15 Year Anniversary in Japan at Contact Tokyo.  Read below for our exclusive interview with Lauren just before our tour  : 
 
>> Parties4Peace is celebrating our 15 year anniversary!  What motivates you to play for Parties4Peace ?

Emilie McGlone's long-standing commitment to using music as a tool to initiate social change is admirable, and this is what inspires me to play for her. Whether it's in New York, Tokyo, Chile, or on the Peace Boat, she's constantly exploring new ways to bridge musical cultures, and I'm thrilled to have been invited to celebrate this milestone anniversary with her.

>> How would you say that the Music & Art Peace Academy project to educate youth can contribute to creating a culture of peace in the world ?

Learning an instrument at a young age has so many positive benefits. As an individual, it cultivates a strong work ethic & a deep sense of self worth. Playing with other musicians (orchestra, band, choir, etc) teaches you to respect & value the talent of others. More importantly, playing music exposes you to other cultures & teaches you about their role in the history of music. Realizing that you’re a part of a tradition that spans back centuries and across continents humbles you and puts your own place in the world into perspective.
 
>> What inspired you to start playing music at a young age and what inspires you now ?

Funnily enough, I only wanted to join my school’s orchestra because all my friends were joining too. I was in first grade, very curious, and wanted to be involved in as many creative group projects as humanly possible. Most of my friends quit within the first month but I had already fallen in love with being on stage & playing the violin and it soon became the most important thing in my life. I played throughout college, picking up viola (my true musical love) and piano along the way. Now I draw inspiration from different sources, from the music I hear out in Brooklyn warehouses, to subways musicians, to the fashion design projects I'm involved in, and sometimes still from the classical music I grew up with. 
 
>> Tell us about your experience in Berlin. How did it shape your musical style ?

I moved to Berlin right after I finished school, so it was a period of personal freedom, exploration, and risk-taking. I chopped off all my hair, traveled around Europe, and tried to soak up as much of the electronic music scene as I could. Experiencing the club culture in Berlin made me want to bring some of that aesthetic to Brooklyn, which was the spark I needed to move back and to seek out working with a collective like ReSolute.
 
>> What is your favorite part about playing music for the ReSolute collective in New York City ?

ReSolute events have a strong focus on cutting-edge music coupled with an avant-garde attitude, which is what I think makes them so appealing to the Brooklyn underground crowd. Being a ReSolute resident for 6 years has been hands-down what's taught me the most about DJing... how to read a room, how to build energy on the dance floor, and everything in-between. Stylistically, there's a lot of freedom as to what you can play, but you always need to be on your A Game..... The underground crowd is very discerning and expects the best!

>> You recently started playing with All Day I Dream and have released some beautiful tracks on their label, tell us about the music.

Releasing an EP on ADID was a special moment for me. It was my first full release and it spanned from the first track I had ever finished 7 years ago to my most recent work. Lee Burridge and Matt Dekay have been wonderfully supportive of me, both as a producer & a DJ. 
 
>> What does Peace mean to you ? 

 To me, Peace is respecting and loving others, which starts with respecting and loving yourself.

Nino Blink - Wee Dirty (Maya Schenk & Alex Blanco Remix) M

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